Download or read book Fundamentals Of Indian Culture A Modernistic View Of Ancient Traditions written by M. N. Singh and published by . This book was released on 2010-08-01 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Foundations of Indian Culture written by G. C. Pande and published by Motilal Banarsidass Publ.. This book was released on 1995 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The two volumes together may be described as search for the original ideational foundations of Indian Culture. In one way this work recalls the tradition of Coomaraswamy but seeks to join it to the mainstream of critical history. It argues that the living continuity of Indian Culture is rooted in a unique spiritual vision and social experience. Indian Culture is neither the result of merely accidental happenings through the centuries, nor a mere palimpsest of migrations and invasions. It is, in its essence, a development of foundational ideas constituting a creative matrix. Behind its changing historical forms lies a deep and persistent source of creativity which is spiritual in character. The Present volume I deals with the spiritual vision and symbolic forms. Here is has been upheld that the spiritual vision of India had two original aspects, the integral or synoptic vision of the Vedas, and the Sramanic vision of Transcendence. Purnata and Sunyata constituted the two poles round which Indian spirituality revolved. The author not only elucidates this bipolar matrix of Indian spirituality revolved. The author not only elucidates this bipolar matrix of Indian spiritual praxis or sadhana, but also traces its intricate ancient history. He goes on to trace the great symbolic forms-language, myth, science, literature and art-in which this basic vision expressed itself. In all these areas he brings out the basic general principles expressive of inner consciousness rather than present a mere selection of well-known details.
Download or read book Foundations of Indian Culture Spiritual vision and symbolic forms in ancient India written by Govind Chandra Pande and published by New Delhi : Books & Books. This book was released on 1984 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Indian Culture Basis and Basics written by Rakesh Gupta and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-29 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Indian culture is an amalgamation of various cultures due to its geographical, historical, political and religious diversity. People are intrigued by Indian Culture but don't know where to look for authentic information. Most information available is either too complicated or incomplete. A lot of misconceptions exist about the Indian culture, most common one being that it is ritualistic. This book tries to address these challenges both from the standpoint of philosophy and religious practices. This book is an effort to bring clarity on the basis and basics of Hindu Culture. Hindu culture is all about a "way of life". Simple daily practices which can be adopted to make your "Journey to happiness through happiness" because the goal of life is happiness. It is difficult to comprehend the scriptures without a guide / guru, so the concepts, terms have been explained in layman language. One can get an overview of this vast ancient culture and its umpteen practices. There is underlying philosophy to everything which is done in Indian Culture. The book covers many practices in detail covering both the underlying principle and benefits of the same. Taking the simple thing like fasting which doesn't only give physical benefits like weight loss, self-healing and detoxification has spiritual benefits associated with it as w ell. The book covers many such practices in detail covering both the underlying principle and benefits of the same. Similarly, the major festivals their symbolism and how they can be a medium for self-growth have been covered in the book. The Basics of major Hindu Philosophies are covered in the book. Most of the initial practices in any of the spiritual paths help in getting a control over the mind. The book lists a set of common practices which can help focus the mind inwards and make it single pointed. Most seekers, new to the spiritual journey need faith and practice to better understand the mind and its tendencies in order to lead happier lives. Pick the practices with connect with you and start your spiritual journey. In the book you will find Clarity on Culture - what it means, Characteristics of Culture, how it is learnt and why should we learn about culture. Difference between culture and religion. Culture from sociological and philosophical perspective. Interesting facts about India and the glory of Indian Culture. The underlying philosophy behind the basic Hindu Traditions. Major Festivals covered including Maha Shivratri, Guru Purnima, Ganesh Chathurthi, Mahashivratri, Krishna Janmastami, Navratri, Durga Puja, Dusshera, Diwali. Basis of Hindu Culture - it's philosophy and scriptural texts Classification of the scriptural texts Information on different types of Yoga - Ashtanga Yoga, Hath Yoga The 4 paths of Yoga as per Bhagvad Gita - Path of Action, Path of Devotion, Path of Knowledge / Wisdom and Path of Meditation (Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Jnana Yoga and Raja Yoga) Explanation of the most relevant and commonly used concepts like Dharma, Karma, goals of life and goals in life, individual personality traits, Gunas, meditation etc. Some practices to get a grip on your mind, connect to yourself and grow spiritually. The Hindu way of life And more You will also find answers to philosophical questions like Who is a "Hindu"? What is life? What is death? What is Happiness? How to attain Happiness? What is the purpose of human life? What is "God" for Hindus? And more
Download or read book Glimpses of Indian Culture written by Pratap Chandra Chunder and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Cultural History of Modern India written by Som Prakash Sharma and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a brief account of Indian culture in the nineteenth century. The work reveals an inner consistency by examining the entire cultural tradition in the light of the two fundamental principles that have shaped India's destiny throughout her long history: unity in the midst of diversity, and continuity at the heart of change. The author has shown the simultaneous working of these two basic features in all the important areas of Indian culture in the nineteenth century' philosophical and religious thought, literature, and the arts.
Download or read book Hindu Art Its Humanism and Modernism An Introductory Essay 1920 written by Benoy Kumar Sarkar and published by . This book was released on 2009-03 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
Download or read book Tradition and Modernity in India written by Indian Committee for Cultural Freedom and published by . This book was released on 1965 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Foundations of Indian Culture written by Govind Chandra Pande and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tradition and Change written by Gopinath N. Sharma and published by Kaveri Books. This book was released on 1994 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Broadly Speaking The Term Tradition Has Mostly Sociological Aspects And To Some Extent Representation Of Nation S Cultural Heritage. In Fact No Tradition Can Afford To Remain Static. However, We Do Come Across Certain Age-Old Traditions Which Have Withstood The Onslaught Of The Imported Ideas. They Are Usually Religious And Philosophical. Even After Many Centuries Indian Philosophical Tradition Has Not Changed Its Stance, Though It Goes Without Saying Or Dispute That The Format Seems To Have Preferred Alternations. This Could Be Owing To The Pressing Need Of The Time And Though Meagrely, The Western-Eastern Cultural Cross Fertilization. The Credit Goes To The Modern Indian Thinkers And Philosophers For Having Created A New And Suitable Paradigm. This Work Is An Attempt To Analyse The Major Viewpoints Of Some Philosophers, Who Have Drawn Inspiration From The Vedic Thought. Contents Chapter 1: Introduction; Chapter 2: Traditions In The Vedic And Post-Vedic Periods; Chapter 3: Contemporary Indian Philosophers; Chapter 4: Conclusion.
Download or read book The Republic of India written by Alan Gledhill and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cultural History of India written by Om Prakash and published by New Age International. This book was released on 2005 with total page 660 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cultural History Of India Has Been Divided Into Three Parts To Discuss Various Aspects Of Development Of Indian Culture. It Talks About How Religions Such As The Vedic Religion, Buddhism, Jainism, Saivism And Vaisnavism Aimed At Securing Social Harmony, Moral Upliftment, And Inculcated A Sense Of Duty In The Individual. The Development Of Indian Art And Architecture Was A Creative Effort To Project Symbols Of Divine Reality As Conceived And Understood By The Collective Consciousness Of The People As A Whole. The Book Also Focuses On Social Intuitions, Educational Systems And Economic Organisation In Ancient India. Finally, The Book Discusses The Dietary System Of Indians From Pre-Historic Times To C. 1200 A.D. The Basis For Inclusion Of Food And Drinks In The Book On Indian Culture Is That Ancient Indians Believed That Food Not Only Kept An Individual Healthy, But Was Also Responsible For His Mental Make Up.According To The Author, It Is Of Utmost Importance That The Present Generation Imbibe Those Elements Of Indian Culture Which Have Kept India Vital And Going Through Its Long And Continuous History .Cultural History Of India Is An Extremely Useful Journal On Indian History And Culture For All Readers, Both In India And Abroad. It Is Therefore A Must-Read For All Interested In Indias Proud Past, Which Forms The Eternal Bed-Rock Of Its Fateful Present And Glorious Future. It Is An Academic Book Very Useful For Student Of History Aspiring For I.A.S.
Download or read book The Culture and Civilisation of Ancient India in HIstorical Outline written by D D Kosambi and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-09-01 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1965, The Culture and Civilisation of Ancient India in Historical Outline is a strikingly original work, the first real cultural history of India. The main features of the Indian character are traced back into remote antiquity as the natural outgrowth of historical process. Did the change from food gathering and the pastoral life to agriculture make new religions necessary? Why did the Indian cities vanish with hardly a trace and leave no memory? Who were the Aryans – if any? Why should Buddhism, Jainism, and so many other sects of the same type come into being at one time and in the same region? How could Buddhism spread over so large a part of Asia while dying out completely in the land of its origin? What caused the rise and collapse of the Magadhan empire; was the Gupta empire fundamentally different from its great predecessor, or just one more ‘oriental despotism’? These are some of the many questions handled with great insight, yet in the simplest terms, in this stimulating work. This book will be of interest to students of history, sociology, archaeology, anthropology, cultural studies, South Asian studies and ethnic studies.
Download or read book Indian Culture A Compendium of Indian History Culture and Heritage written by S Srikanta Sastri and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2021-07-09 with total page 674 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author, a historian of repute, confronts important issues of Indian history in this classic work. He raises such questions as "Was there an Aryan Invasion of India in the past?", "Is the caste system a bane or a boon?", "Did Indian women enjoy equal rights in ancient times?", "Was Democracy an alien concept to Vedic Indians?", "Why Buddhism became extinct in the country of its origin?", "What is India's lasting contribution to the field of Science, Mathematics, Astronomy, Medicine, Chemistry, Metallurgy, etc.?", "Was Indian Culture greatly impacted by foreign religions?", "How did India influence its neighbouring Eastern and Western countries?", "Is Sanskrit only an off-shoot of the Indo-European Languages Group?", "What was the scale of the social, economic and political implosion detonated by two centuries of British Colonial Rule?". The author has answered the above vexing questions based on an intensive study of Archaeology, Epigraphy, Numismatics, original records in different languages and the travelogues of foreign visitors. (Translator's Note).
Download or read book Ancient Traditions Modern Minds written by Jagadeesh and published by . This book was released on 2023-01-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In ""Ancient Traditions, Modern Minds: The Evolution of Indian Spirituality in the 21st Century,"" we explore the dynamic evolution of Indian spirituality in the context of a rapidly changing world. From ancient spiritual practices to modern interpretations and adaptations, this book delves into the ways in which Indian spirituality has evolved to meet the needs of a new generation. India has a rich spiritual heritage that spans thousands of years. From the Vedic period to the Bhakti movement and beyond, Indian spirituality has played a central role in shaping the culture and way of life of the people of India. However, with the advent of the 21st century, we are witnessing a profound shift in the way that Indian spirituality is understood and practiced. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the spiritual landscape of India today and the ways in which ancient traditions are being adapted to meet the needs of modern minds. It is a journey of discovery for readers of all backgrounds, as it delves into the diverse spiritual practices and beliefs that have shaped the Indian culture.
Download or read book Foundations of Indian Culture written by Sri Aurobindo and published by Auromere. This book was released on 1979-03-01 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Essence of Indian Culture written by Swami Ranganathananda and published by Advaita Ashrama (A Publication House of Ramakrishna Math, Belur Math). This book was released on with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating study of how Indian culture, which is still a living factor in the life of nearly one-seventh of the human race, arose nearly five thousand years ago, how it developed and was enriched in subsequent centuries, and finally, how it has come down to us as a rich human legacy. Published by Advaita Ashrama, a publication house of Ramakrishna Math, Belur Math, India.
